drying the bud?

[magicdragon]

hi ya, just chopped one of my plants, and was wondering what is the best way to dry them?

magicdragon Reviewed by magicdragon on 02-12-2005. drying the bud? hi ya, just chopped one of my plants, and was wondering what is the best way to dry them? :confused: Rating: 5

[Torog]

hi ya, just chopped one of my plants, and was wondering what is the best way to dry them?

Howdy magicdragon,

I found this here faq at overgrow.com,it explains pretty well,what ya need to do..


How do I properly dry and cure my harvest?

Added by: MisterIto Last edited by: snoofer Viewed: 954 times Rated by 38 users: 8.29/10Keep the drying area dark, the air well circulated and exchanged with fans, the temperatures in the lower 70's and the humidity between 50-60% with a dehumidifier, if necessary. The bud will smoke smoother if it takes around a week for the moisture to evaporate, quicker drying will harshen the taste and degrade the burning properties.

After drying, any variety benefits from a slow cure. Curing involves atmospheric oxygen to metabolize cannabinnoids and terpenes into more desirable forms. After the harvest is dry enough to create a snapping sound when stems are bent, the material is placed in sealed glass containers. Once the oxygen is consumed within them, the process slows to a halt.

The jars should be opened and aired out once or twice every 24 hours. If you smoke a bud as soon as it is drys, it is nothing like it becomes after a nice slow dry and cure. The buds must remain dry with no moisture from inner stems still dispersing, kept out of direct light and the ambient temperature/humidity should be comfortable for humans. I usually vacuum seal and refrigerate after 3 weeks, but have extended the curing time to 5 weeks, if discernable improvements were still occuring. No bud should be smoked before its time.

Peeling stems for a faster drying period

by Psychotropic Nomad
submitted: 01-08-2003

Peeling stems is a much quicker way to dry the product. The first day of drying i would normally cut all fan leaves off and score the main stem with a sharp knife. Peeling the stem exposes the inside of the stem to air, cutting drying time by 20%. You can do this scoring ritual everyday for 5 days until all is dry.



Hope it helps ! Have a good one...Torog

PS: I didn't realize that this article doesn't cover manicuring,but you can find info about that,I believe,at the same Growfaq at overgrow.com